Susan M. (Marzilli) Medeiros, 62, of Fall River, a waitress at the former China Royal and Ukrainian Home Restaurants, died Monday, April 29, 2013. She loved the ocean, playing cards and yahtzee and the casinos.

She was the mother of Nicole L. Marzilli of Taunton and the late Michael E. Medeiros; the daughter of the late Americo “Mike” and Kathryn “Joyce” (Farrell) Marzilli; the grandmother of Krystal and Katelynn Howard and Trevelle Lowder; the mother-in-law of Laura Rose (Bob) of Fairhaven; the great-grandmother of Daisean Hensley, Tremaine and Jayla Smith and Elias Anaya III; the sister of Kathryn Gomes (Robert) of West Wareham, Ellen Collette (Richard) of Westport and the late Carolyn Marzilli and also leaves many nieces and nephews.

Her funeral service will be held Sunday morning at 10:00 AM in the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River. Cremation to follow.

He was the widower of Cecelia (Breton) Fanfara and was born in New Bedford a son of the late John and Anna (Suszek) Fanfara.

He worked at Brown & Sharpe as a machinist retiring after more than 30 years of service. He served in the United States Navy during WWII.

Survivors include a Daughter: Kathleen Hurley of Somerset, a Son: Edward Fanfara Jr. of Warwick RI, 9 grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late William, Chester and George Fanfara.

Memorial Service to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Saturday at 10AM at BOYKO MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 709 Broadway Fall River. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River. www.boykomemorial.com.

Simone T. O’Malley

O’Malley, Simone T. (Lecuyer), 73, of Swansea, MA. passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family on Sunday April 28, 2013. She was the wife of the late Robert J. O’Malley. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Eva Lecuyer.

She was survived by her son Robert O’Malley, daughter Susan Netto and husband Todd of Swansea, daughter Kathleen Gonet and husband Lawrence of Freetown and daughter Karen Menard and husband Christopher of Middletown, RI. She will also be missed by her 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Simone was the sister of Russell Lecuyer of Florida, Joann Newton of New Bedford and the late Conrad Lecuyer.

FALL RIVER – Joseph Fonseca, 66, of Swansea, passed away April 30, 2013 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Noreen (DaCosta) Fonseca and son of Salome Fonseca and the late Jesse Fonseca.

Born in São Miguel, Açores. He has resided in Swansea for the past 36 years. Mr. Fonseca emigrated from Portugal with his family in 1958.

A former math schoolteacher, Mr. Fonseca was employed by the Fall River School System for over 25 years. He was an avid reader and soccer fan.

Mr. Fonseca was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served as a platoon sergeant in the US Marine Corps with Hotel Company, 2nd Battalion, where he received the honor of The Purple Heart.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Scott Fonseca (wife Lindsey) of Bedford, MA, and Brian Fonseca (wife Melissa) of Dedham, MA, Grandchildren, Lily, Alison and Tyler Fonseca; Sisters, Adriana Medeiros of Somerset, MA, Ana Fonseca of Lexington, MA, and Manuela Fonseca of Norwich, VT; as well as three nephews and six nieces.

His funeral services will take place at MANUEL ROGERS AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 North Main Street, Fall River, SATURDAY at 7 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church at 8 A.M. Interment at Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours FRIDAY 5-9 P.M.

FALL RIVER, MA –David O. Joy, 74, of Fall River passed away on Friday April 19, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Dighton the son of the late Stanley and Winifred (Carr) Joy. He worked as a knitter at Northeast Knitting Mills. He then earned his CNA from Bristol Community College and worked for several years at Hathaway Manor in New Bedford. David then went back as a knitter for Peter R. Blanket in Fall River, retiring in 2004. He enjoyed saltwater fishing, reading, playing his guitar and taking trips with his friends to Block Island. Survivors are two daughters: Cathy Joy of Maine; Stacy A. Jasmin of Attleboro, MA; a son: David Joy of California; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Beverly Berube. Memorial Visitation for David will be held on SATURDAY May 4, 2013 from 11am to 1pm in the HATHAWAY COMMUNITY HOME for FUNERALS, 900 Buffinton St., Somerset, relatives and friends are invited to attend. To light a memorial candle, sign guest book, facility directions go to www.hathawayfunerals.com or call 508 672-3572.

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Gladys June Fortier

WESTPORT, MA –Gladys June (Dean) Fortier, 89, of Westport, MA, formerly residing in Common Fence Point in Portsmouth for over fifty years, passed away on Tuesday April 30, 2013 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. She was the wife of the late Alfred G. Fortier. June was born in Fall River, MA, the daughter of the late James and Hannah (Millerick) Dean. In her youth, June worked for various local businesses, including Hood’s Dairy, Elbe File, and as an assembler of hand grenades and ammunition during WWII. June then worked for Kmart Department Store as a buyer for twenty years. Mrs. Fortier devoted her life to raising her family. She was a former member of Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Portsmouth and Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church in Fall River. June cherished the time she spent with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She was an avid reader who enjoyed working in her garden and crocheting. She loved animals and adopted several stray cats over the years. Survivors are two daughters: Susan F. Cleary of Tiverton, RI; Karen K. Tung and her husband James of Brookline, MA and Little Compton, RI; two grandchildren: Florine Cleary and Katherine Cleary; three nieces: Charlotte, Marsha and Cheryl. She was the sister of the late James H. Dean. CALLING HOURS for June will be held on SATURDAY from 9:00am to 11:00am in the HATHAWAY HOME for FUNERALS, 1813 Robeson St., Fall River, followed by a Funeral Service at 11am in the funeral home. Relatives and friends are invited to attend, burial to follow in Oak Grove Cemetery Fall River. To light a candle, sign guest book, facility directions go to www.hathawayfunerals.com or call 508 673-0781. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to the RI SPCA, 186 Amaral Street, Riverside, RI 02915.

Thomas N. Keane

Visiting Hours for Thomas N. Keane will be on Thursday from 4 - 7 pm at the A F Almeida Funeral Home 1309 Globe Street Fall River, MA. Burial is private.

Alicia Foley

Alicia (Marcille) Foley, 48, of Somerset, passed away peacefully at home after a long and courageous battle. She was the wife of Thomas Foley, III.

Born in Fall River, a daughter of Lucia (Gour) Marcille of Somerset and the late Francis Marcille, she lived in Somerset much of her life with several years spent in Providence.

A graduate of Somerset High School and Rhode Island College, she also earned a Masters Degree from Salve Regina University.

While living in Providence, she worked as the Director of Admissions for Elmhurst Extended Care; before returning to Somerset to raise her family.

Alicia was an inspiration and a light to all who knew and loved her.

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Besides her husband and mother, she leaves three beautiful daughters; Caroline, Grace, and Elizabeth Foley, all of Somerset; three sisters, Elizabeth Hattamer of Hollis, NH, Caroline Cleverly of Coventry, RI and Catherine LePage of Somerset; two brothers, David Marcille of Great Falls, VA and John Marcille of Rehoboth, MA; and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, May 5 at 11:00 AM in St. Louis de France Church, Buffinton St., Swansea. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours will be held Friday, May 3 from 4-7 PM in the Hathaway Community Home for Funerals, 900 Buffinton St., Somerset, with other arrangements held privately.

Tara Marie LaRoche of Boston passed away April 28, 2013. She was the daughter of David R. LaRoche of Florida and the late Mary Dawn (Coulombe) Laroche. Tara spent most of her life in Worcester. Graduate from BurnCoat High School. Tara had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. She belonged to a chorus and sang for enjoyment.

Besides her father she leaves a daughter Angelina N. Freitas of Fall River, a brother David Laroche Jr. (DJ) and a sister Kayla LaRoche of Worcester, Paternal grandparents Jeannette Laroche of Gardener MA and Rene Laroche of Westminster. She also leaves several aunts and uncles, Nancy Allard, Susanne and Warren Janhunen, Ann Barus of Gardener, Coleen and Robert Santos of South Dartmouth, Donna (Coulombe) Mackie, Lynn and Ray Cabral of Fall River and Sean Coulombe of Boston, several cousins and foster sisters.

Tara will be laid to rest with her mother at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River. A graveside service will be held Monday, May 6, at 12 p.m. Everyone is welcome.